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Community and Family Studies

Stage 6 · HSC questions by topic

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Community and Family Studies

Atlas organises human-reviewed questions against the NSW Stage 6 Community and Family Studiessyllabus. Every published question retains its exam source and page.

Syllabus: NESA Stage 6 (2022 amended)
Explore the NESA Stage 6 (2022 amended) syllabus topics

Research Methodology

  • Research fundamentals

Groups in Context

  • Community groups

Parenting and Caring

  • Parenting and caring roles

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  • Family and Societal Interactions
  • Social Impact of Technology
  • Individuals and Work
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2025HSC
Q1

Which of the following sample groups would best minimise bias in the research process?
A. 3 males and 9 females
B. 6 males and 6 females
C. 0 males and 12 females
D. 10 males and 2 females

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q2

What is a benefit of using interviews as a research method?
A. It allows in-depth exploration of a topic.
B. It ensures an easy and quick analysis of data.
C. It provides the most reliable form of research.
D. It collects a large amount of quantitative data.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q3

When conducting research, sample size refers to
A. how participants were selected to take part.
B. the number of people selected for the research.
C. a section of the population selected for research.
D. the demographic information about participants in the research.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q4

Which of the following lists best reflects health behaviours that people should adopt when preparing to become a biological parent?
A. Following a healthy diet, listening to music, creating a budget
B. Purchasing a pram, installing ramps, taking appropriate medication
C. Ensuring adequate sleep, installing childproof locks, attending antenatal classes
D. Using recommended vitamin supplements, exercising regularly, limiting caffeine intake

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q5

Which of the following lists contains ONLY examples of formal carers?
A. Grandparent, nurse, teacher
B. Counsellor, sibling, babysitter
C. Teacher, nurse, childcare worker
D. Friend, childcare worker, counsellor

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q6

Refer to the following data to answer Question 6.

Which of the following research methods would most likely have been used to produce the results shown in the graph?
A. Interview
B. Case study
C. Questionnaire
D. Literature review

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q7

Which of the following best describes a bibliography?
A. A list of the sources collected for a research project
B. A list of the materials that were developed during a research project
C. A list of sources that have been used when carrying out a research project
D. A list of all materials that have been ordered alphabetically during a research project

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q8

Which of the following is the most important question for a student to ask when analysing their primary data?
A. What evidence is presented in my findings?
B. What was expressed by most people I spoke to?
C. What were my positive and negative experiences?
D. What type of graph is most suitable to present my data?

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q9

A school is concerned about the inactivity of its students and wants to collect data about the number of minutes per day that these students participate in physical activity. The school will use the data to develop and implement strategies to promote students’ physical activity. Which of the following statements best represents the school’s purpose in collecting this data?
A. Developing a research question and proposing a hypothesis
B. Increasing understanding and educating the community
C. Advancing knowledge and monitoring wellbeing
D. Informing practice and addressing a health need

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q10

Which of the following statements is true about surrogacy in Australia?
A. A surrogate can accept payments for financial benefit.
B. Surrogacy legislation is consistent across all states and territories.
C. There is no biological connection between the baby and the surrogate parent.
D. A surrogate may have parental responsibility if the intended parent arrangements fail.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q11

Refer to the stimulus to answer Question 11.
Statement 1: A hypothesis asks why there is a relationship between variables in a given population.
Statement 2: The credibility of print and digital sources of data used in a research project relies on it being relevant, reliable, valid and properly cited.
Which of the following is correct?
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q13

How can advocacy best contribute to positive community attitudes?
A. By preventing the sharing of stories
B. By creating legal and moral obligations
C. By raising awareness of issues and injustices
D. By developing programs and activities for family members

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q14

Why is it essential for a researcher to credit the sources that they have accessed?
A. To show respect to researchers of previous studies
B. To ensure the reliability of their research
C. To maintain the privacy of the authors
D. To prevent bias in their research

1 mark
Multiple choice
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Q15

It would be appropriate to adopt a permissive style of parenting when
A. there is a safety concern.
B. negotiating a curfew time in school holidays.
C. assisting a child to select an extracurricular activity.
D. establishing trust in a child to make the right decision.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q16

Kim and Ashley plan to care for their three-year-old grandchild in their home when the child’s parent returns to part-time work. What would be the most appropriate preparation for Kim and Ashley?
A. Purchasing food and toys for the child
B. Discussing the child’s sleep routines and installing ramps
C. Reviewing potential hazards in the home and undertaking first aid training
D. Determining hours of care for the grandchild and planning carer payments

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q17

Which of the following best explains the recent reduction in the number of couples requesting adoptions within Australia?
A. There is a preference for foster care rather than adoption.
B. The public activism against overseas adoption has increased.
C. The process to become an adoptive parent has become easier.
D. There have been significant improvements in reproductive technology.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q18

A research study is to be conducted to determine the time spent by rural and remote families travelling to access health care services. Which of the following actions would contribute to the reliability of the research?
A. A rural town is selected and a case study is conducted.
B. Qualitative data is graphed and shared with rural and remote governments.
C. Rural and remote health services submit this data and share client’s personal details.
D. A random sample of health services is chosen and their rural and remote clients are surveyed.

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q19

Which of the following steps in conducting an observation is most likely to be ethical?
A. Ensure all participants are debriefed after the data collection
B. Use hidden video cameras to monitor participants to ensure nothing is missed
C. Place participants in pressure situations to monitor exactly how they will respond
D. Share the final report with participants including all data gathered and how it was interpreted

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q20

A group of young people were surveyed about their sense of belonging in different scenarios. The findings are presented in the graph shown.

Which of the following is best supported by the survey findings provided?
A. Young people have a greater sense of belonging in schools, which suggests that schools have successfully met the social needs of youth.
B. Young people’s greater sense of belonging within their families suggests that resolving problems in friendships is not important.
C. Young people learn problem solving with friends, which suggests that schools are the most important place for developing a sense of belonging.
D. Young people’s lower sense of belonging at work and in sports suggests that support in these areas is needed to help young people feel more connected.

[Graph showing percentages of young people reporting sense of belonging when spending time with family, friends, at work, at school or an education institution, involved in sports, and resolving problems with others; categories are very often, often, sometimes, rarely, never and not applicable.]

1 mark
Multiple choice
2025HSC
Q21

Describe the advantages and limitations of using quantitative data in a research project.

4 marks
Short answer
2025HSC
Q22

The graph shows some data from the 2024 NSW Carers Survey.

Account for the age and gender of primary carers. Support your answer with reference to the graph provided.

5 marks
Short answer
2025HSC
Q23

Explain how a community organisation supports the rights of ONE of the following Category B groups.
• Aged
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus (LGBTQIA+) communities
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• Sole parents
• People with disabilities
• Homeless people

Group: ...................................

6 marks
Extended response
2025HSC
Q24

A diary entry from a student’s Independent Research Project is shown.
Diary entry 3 A questionnaire was created for the IRP hypothesis ‘Artificial intelligence can better prepare school students for future careers’.

  • It was organised to hand out a paper questionnaire to our Year 12 cohort during a year meeting.
  • We ran out of copies.
  • The verbal instructions were unclear, and students were talking.
    The disorganisation meant that some students didn’t finish the questionnaire or were really rushed. Also, the hospitality class was on an excursion.

Justify steps that would address the research issue presented in the diary.

5 marks
Short answer
2025HSC
Q25

Explain how aspects of services can affect rural and remote families’ access to the services.

7 marks
Extended response
2025HSC
Q26

A researcher has chosen to investigate the opinions of adults about changes to social media use by young people 16 years and under.
Discuss the suitability of TWO research methods for this research topic.

6 marks
Extended response
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